He is considered one of the greatest leaders in history. Because of him there is a rise of liberalism and nationalism in other parts of Europe. He brings the spirit of the French Revolution into the lives of many people in Europe. "When France sneezes Europe catches a cold", was the expression used by Prince Metternich to describe the phenomenon of French political values spreading in Europe via Napoleon's expansionist aims.
Well, he was not always good, nor was he all that bad. He was, in short, a leader of a nation. So what kind of a job did he do as leader? This is the question here is your assignment. You will be given two classes to work on this, today and Tuesday, November 4, 2008. Thus this is due on Thursday, November 6, 2008.
Napoleon's Report Card
He is considered one of the greatest leaders in history. Because of him there is a rise of liberalism and nationalism in other parts of Europe. He brings the spirit of the French Revolution into the lives of many people in Europe. "When France sneezes Europe catches a cold", was the expression used by Prince Metternich to describe the phenomenon of French political values spreading in Europe via Napoleon's expansionist aims.Well, he was not always good, nor was he all that bad. He was, in short, a leader of a nation. So what kind of a job did he do as leader? This is the question here is your assignment. You will be given two classes to work on this, today and Tuesday, November 4, 2008. Thus this is due on Thursday, November 6, 2008.
Notes on Napoleon
Here are two power point presentations that you should look at. I will refer to one or both of these on Friday's or Tuesday's class:
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The Congress of Vienna
The following are some notes on the Congress of Vienna (2 copies) and your reading assignment for this.